{"product_id":"al-ko-black-octagon-shock-absorber","title":"2 x AL-KO Black Octagon Shock Absorbers – Heavy-Duty Caravan Suspension","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_5 et_pb_column_0_tb_body  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_wc_images et_pb_wc_images_0_tb_body dfw-12-woo-image et_pb_bg_layout_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_module_inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-gallery woocommerce-product-gallery--with-images woocommerce-product-gallery--columns-4 images\" data-cols=\"4\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_5 et_pb_column_1_tb_body  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_wc_title et_pb_wc_title_0_tb_body et_pb_bg_layout_light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_module_inner\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e2 x AL-KO Black Octagon Shock Absorbers – Heavy-Duty Caravan Suspension\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"826\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"435\"\u003eAL-KO Black Octagon Shock Absorber\u003c\/strong\u003e is a robust \u003cstrong data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"475\"\u003eaxle suspension upgrade\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to fit caravans and trailers with \u003cstrong data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"560\"\u003eAL-KO Euro-style axles (1994 onwards)\u003c\/strong\u003e. These black shock absorbers are the \u003cstrong data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"632\"\u003ehighest-capacity Octagon range\u003c\/strong\u003e in the AL-KO series, tuned for heavy single-axle loads up to \u003cstrong data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"709\"\u003e4000 kg GVW\u003c\/strong\u003e or tandem axle setups up to \u003cstrong data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"753\"\u003e7500 kg GVW\u003c\/strong\u003e when two units are fitted per axle.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"1117\"\u003eThis pair of shock absorbers helps reduce \u003cstrong data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"901\"\u003ebounce, vibration and jolts\u003c\/strong\u003e from uneven road surfaces, improving \u003cstrong data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"985\"\u003etowing stability, comfort and road contact\u003c\/strong\u003e. Installation is straightforward using the included rubber-mounted eyes and mounting brackets.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003eWhy Choose This Shock Absorber?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1851\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1305\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1305\"\u003e🚐 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003eSuperior Ride Comfort \u0026amp; Stability\u003c\/strong\u003e – Damps large axle movement to reduce bounce and vibration.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1447\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1447\"\u003e📉 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003eImproved Handling \u0026amp; Safety\u003c\/strong\u003e – Better road contact under load leads to enhanced towing control.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003e🔩 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003eGenuine AL-KO Suspension Component\u003c\/strong\u003e – Purpose-built for AL-KO Euro axles to deliver optimum response.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003e📦 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1627\"\u003eComplete Retrofit Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e – Supplied ready to install with mounting brackets and fixings.\u003cspan class=\"\" 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data-end=\"1923\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1923\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1906\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"align-top\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1906\" data-end=\"1923\" data-col-size=\"md\" class=\"align-top\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"2707\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"1973\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"1964\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"1963\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"1973\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eAL-KO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"2023\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"1993\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"1992\"\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1993\" data-end=\"2023\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eOctagon shock absorber kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2133\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2042\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2041\"\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2133\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eTypically \u003cstrong data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2073\"\u003e601207 \/ 244087\u003c\/strong\u003e (varies by merchant)\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2134\" data-end=\"2218\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2134\" data-end=\"2152\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2136\" data-end=\"2151\"\u003eColour Code\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2152\" data-end=\"2218\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eBlack (highest GVW range)\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2219\" data-end=\"2311\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2219\" data-end=\"2247\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2246\"\u003eFitment (Single Axle)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2311\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eUp to \u003cstrong data-start=\"2255\" data-end=\"2270\"\u003e4000 kg GVW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2312\" data-end=\"2404\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2312\" data-end=\"2340\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2314\" data-end=\"2339\"\u003eFitment (Tandem Axle)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2340\" data-end=\"2404\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eUp to \u003cstrong data-start=\"2348\" data-end=\"2363\"\u003e7500 kg GVW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2405\" data-end=\"2495\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2405\" data-end=\"2421\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2407\" data-end=\"2420\"\u003eAxle Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2421\" data-end=\"2495\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eEuro-style axles (1994 onwards)\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2496\" data-end=\"2592\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2496\" data-end=\"2519\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2498\" data-end=\"2518\"\u003eWeight (Approx.)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2519\" data-end=\"2592\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2521\" data-end=\"2550\"\u003e~1.5 kg per absorber unit\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2593\" data-end=\"2707\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2593\" data-end=\"2617\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2595\" data-end=\"2616\"\u003eIncluded Hardware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2617\" data-end=\"2707\"\u003eRubber-mounted eyes, mounting brackets, fixings\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2709\" data-end=\"2712\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2714\" data-end=\"2736\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2717\" data-end=\"2736\"\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2738\" data-end=\"2918\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2738\" data-end=\"2779\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2740\" data-end=\"2779\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2740\" data-end=\"2777\"\u003e2 × Black Octagon shock absorbers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2780\" data-end=\"2809\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2782\" data-end=\"2809\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2782\" data-end=\"2807\"\u003e4 × Mounting brackets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2810\" data-end=\"2834\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2812\" data-end=\"2834\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2812\" data-end=\"2832\"\u003e4 × Nuts \u0026amp; bolts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2835\" data-end=\"2918\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2837\" data-end=\"2918\"\u003eInstallation instructions (where provided)\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2920\" data-end=\"2923\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2925\" data-end=\"2944\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2928\" data-end=\"2944\"\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"2946\" data-end=\"3327\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2946\" data-end=\"3049\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2949\" data-end=\"3049\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2949\" data-end=\"2978\"\u003eMount each shock absorber\u003c\/strong\u003e to the caravan’s AL-KO axle using the supplied brackets and fixings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3050\" data-end=\"3153\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3053\" data-end=\"3153\"\u003eThe shock’s internal damping mechanism absorbs axle movement when encountering road imperfections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3154\" data-end=\"3327\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3157\" data-end=\"3327\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"3162\" data-end=\"3198\"\u003ereduces road shock and vibration\u003c\/strong\u003e transmitted into the caravan body, resulting in \u003cstrong data-start=\"3247\" data-end=\"3287\"\u003esmoother towing and better stability\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3329\" data-end=\"3332\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3334\" data-end=\"3353\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3337\" data-end=\"3353\"\u003eWho It’s For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3355\" data-end=\"3561\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3355\" data-end=\"3422\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3357\" data-end=\"3422\"\u003eCaravan and trailer owners with \u003cstrong data-start=\"3389\" data-end=\"3420\"\u003eheavier weight applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3423\" data-end=\"3487\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3425\" data-end=\"3487\"\u003eVehicles equipped with AL-KO Euro-style axles (1994 onwards)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3488\" data-end=\"3561\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3490\" data-end=\"3561\"\u003eThose seeking \u003cstrong data-start=\"3504\" data-end=\"3541\"\u003eenhanced ride comfort and control\u003c\/strong\u003e over long distances\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3563\" data-end=\"3566\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3568\" data-end=\"3623\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3571\" data-end=\"3623\"\u003eWhy Buy This AL-KO Black Octagon Shock Absorber?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3625\" data-end=\"4071\"\u003eShock absorbers are a key component in reducing the harshness of road imperfections and maintaining good axle contact under load. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"3759\" data-end=\"3786\"\u003eblack Octagon absorbers\u003c\/strong\u003e are colour-coded for maximum GVW applications, making them an ideal upgrade for larger caravans or tandem axle combinations. As a genuine AL-KO product, they’re engineered to work seamlessly with AL-KO suspension systems for optimal performance.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4073\" data-end=\"4076\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"4078\" data-end=\"4118\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4081\" data-end=\"4118\"\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; Installation Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4120\" data-end=\"4430\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4120\" data-end=\"4242\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4122\" data-end=\"4242\"\u003eDesigned for AL-KO Euro-axle caravans and trailers built \u003cstrong data-start=\"4179\" data-end=\"4200\"\u003efrom 1994 onwards\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4243\" data-end=\"4346\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4245\" data-end=\"4346\"\u003eFor \u003cstrong data-start=\"4249\" data-end=\"4271\"\u003etandem axle setups\u003c\/strong\u003e, two units per axle are required.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4347\" data-end=\"4430\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4349\" data-end=\"4430\"\u003eEnsure the mounting brackets are tightened and aligned for low-wear articulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Caravan-Life","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61173095399754,"sku":"601207","price":116.78,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/6944\/2122\/files\/601207_fullsize.webp?v=1771872857","url":"https:\/\/caravan-life.co.uk\/products\/al-ko-black-octagon-shock-absorber","provider":"Caravan-Life","version":"1.0","type":"link"}